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Can I Take Lexapro Along With Cymbalta For Back Pain And Depression?

My family physician is unavailable (on vacation) for the next 3 weeks. I am on 60 mgs. of Cymbalta for back pain & depression but depression is getting worse. Can I add Lexapro to this? I have taken Lexapro before without any problems but NOT with Cymbalta. thank you
Thu, 16 Jan 2014
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u can add lexapro wi cymbalta. Cymbalta help in improving somatic symptoms that has improved. If ur depressive symptoms are not improvement with cymbalta, u can take lexapro. dont worry this combination will definitely work.

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Can I Take Lexapro Along With Cymbalta For Back Pain And Depression?

hi thanks for using healthcare magic u can add lexapro wi cymbalta. Cymbalta help in improving somatic symptoms that has improved. If ur depressive symptoms are not improvement with cymbalta, u can take lexapro. dont worry this combination will definitely work. Thanks